Journalists must comply with BFDC rules for entry

Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) has recently enforced new conditions upon journalists. From now on, they will not be able to randomly enter the premises of BFDC with their cameras. Instead, they will need to take a pass from the authorities to enter the BFDC.

The new rule was confirmed by the BFDC Joint Secretary and Director of Administration and Finance, Md Ishan Ali Raja Bangali through a signed order yesterday.

The official order stated that the decision was taken after a meeting with the stakeholders on February 22, regarding the implementation of the Citizen Charter of BFDC.

One of the clauses states that the application fee for making joint production films has been fixed at BDT 300 instead of the previous amount of BDT 250. Another term states that if media personnel want to enter the premises with cameras, then they need to write an application to the Managing Director of BFDC using their own letterhead pad. For the purpose of maintain security, gate passes must be issued when entering the premises.